TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn between £13.70 - £16.45 per hour, with pay increases based on service length.
- Receive full paid training to gain your PCV licence, with ongoing CPC training.
- Work a rotating 5-days-in-7 shift pattern, with early morning, afternoon, and evening shifts.
- Must be 18+, have 6 months driving experience, and a clean licence.
About the Role
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Blyth depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.
As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?
We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.
Pay Rate
- Weekdays: £13.70 per hour for the first 12 months, rising to £14.00 per hour between 12-24 months service, and then £16.00 per hour.
- Weekends: £14.15 per hour for the first 12 months, rising to £14.45 per hour between 12-24 months service, and then £16.45 per hour.
- Bank Holidays: A £30 bonus is paid per shift.
What’s in it for you?
- Full paid training: Receive your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School. Training lasts approximately 4 weeks at our Ashington depot, followed by a few weeks with a mentor.
- Ongoing CPC training.
- Annual leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days.
- Onsite gym at our Ashington depot.
- Development and career opportunities: Progress into management, support training, or become an expert driver.
- Work for an inclusive and diverse company.
- Access to the Mydrive app with a chance to win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area.
Hours of work and role
- A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Shifts include mornings (starting from 04:00), afternoons (starting from 12:00), and evenings (starting from 18:00) on a rotational basis. Fixed shifts are not available.
- Overtime is available upon request and subject to availability.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a driving licence with a minimum of 6 months' experience.
- No more than 6 points on your licence.
- Must undergo a drug and alcohol test before assessment.
- Must pass an English comprehension test.
- Great people skills.
- Flexibility is required, as shifts can start as early as 4 AM and finish no later than 1 AM.
Benefits
- Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
- Free staff bus service operating a route around the Ashington area for early starts and late finishes.
- Access to the 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household), or nominate someone else.
- An onsite gym at our Ashington depot.
- Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Long service awards.
- Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme with monthly rewards.